https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:21:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1254716 Sun, 18 May 2014 11:19:19 +0000 krishnidoux 1254716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri that is a fantastic pairing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I must say it happens to&nbsp;from time to time, especially with jackets (I love bold coloured jackets). I find that often the bold, solid&nbsp;colour will bring together elements that could otherwise seem a bit disconnected, and make them look like it was all intended.&nbsp;</p> <p>Examples below are all unexpected matches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1254710 Sun, 18 May 2014 11:03:59 +0000 Jjsloane 1254710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Janet I am drawn to the same color palette so I often have things that accidentally match. I can call to mind that in search of metallics I bought separately a belt, handbag, loafers and pumps and miraculously they all match despite their descriptions and online photos looking quite different. They also match my 4 year old gladiators!&nbsp;I now have a pewter accessory capsule. Couldn't find the belt online.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1254704 Sun, 18 May 2014 10:14:34 +0000 Ornella 1254704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Peri</b> :: that's as perfect as pattern mixing can get. Fabulous combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1254011 Sat, 17 May 2014 14:00:11 +0000 Peri 1254011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This AT scarf bought 2 years ago and this Anthro tunic bought this spring. The colors are exact!&nbsp;When I noticed it I got brave and tried pattern mixing and now this is one of my favorite combos.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253900 Sat, 17 May 2014 06:34:47 +0000 Ornella 1253900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun to&nbsp;about your finds ladies. Thanks for contributions.</p> <p><b>Deborah</b> :: I can imagine *a lot* of things are matching in your airdrome :-)</p> <p><b>Inge</b> ::&nbsp;it could be the belt from the same collection as the one&nbsp;I had my eye on, just in white Your buckle is a bit wider, which I haven't seen in my local smallish store. I have to keep my eyes open. Btw, the bag is beautiful.</p> <p><b>lyn67</b> :: I agree, it pays off to be consistent especially if your goal is minimal(is tic)&nbsp;wardrobe. It's also super fun when these matches just happen.</p> <p><b>Mani</b> :: that's a great twist on&nbsp;twin-set.</p> <p><b>Astrid</b> :: that sounds great. You reminded me of one of my old accidental matches, I bought a light blue cardigan and a year later&nbsp;sleeveless turtleneck (worn in my recent MaryK copycat outfit)&nbsp;and at home figured out that they were a perfect twin-set. I wore them like that all the time, so the cardigan got most of the beating and eventually had to be discarded. But the turtleneck I still have and when I wear it I always remember how nice that twin-set was, with its irresistible retro-vibe. I think I need another one soon.</p> <p><b>Janet</b> :: I'd love to see those tougher, at least for fun :-D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253153 Fri, 16 May 2014 12:37:16 +0000 Janet 1253153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I also have a mint green jacket, tee and infinity scarf -- all purchased completely separately -- that all match perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253142 Fri, 16 May 2014 12:13:54 +0000 Astrid 1253142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought earrings that matched one of my rings maybe a year afterward. I didn't realize they matched for a few months and then only because I had them next to each other by chance. I had bought the ring on holiday and the earrings at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253106 Fri, 16 May 2014 10:51:38 +0000 ManidipaM 1253106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>same as you. tee and large scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253070 Fri, 16 May 2014 09:51:44 +0000 lyn67 1253070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great matches in this thread (yours, too-Ornella).</p> <p>Will have to think aboput my last one, but over the last few years I have had&nbsp;this happening a lot---as I'm like others have said pretty much consistent in my color palette, but when happens always puts a big smile on my face and can't help but&nbsp;feeling even more happy with my wardrobe. It seems it really pays off to be&nbsp;picky and conscious about details like prints, textures, and hues.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253066 Fri, 16 May 2014 09:36:29 +0000 Inge 1253066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My most recent one was a complete "accident" too. I had bought a light blue Zara bag (see photo below), and weeks later I fell in love with this light blue Esprit belt:<br /><a href="http://www.esprit.be/leren-riem-034EA1S003?referrer=search" rel="nofollow">http://www.esprit.be/leren-rie.....rer=search</a></p> <p>After a couple of days I realized they were exactly the same colour, so now each time I wear my accidentally matching accessories together I just have to smile about the lucky coincidence.</p> <p>I adore your polka dots and stripes, Ornella. Red and navy are so fab together.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253061 Fri, 16 May 2014 09:23:10 +0000 Deborah 1253061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wearing so much black, I do this often lol, but seriously I do have skinny navy pants and a navy jacket bought from separate retailers but so close I can wear them together! </p> <p>Love your outfit Ornella, it's just gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253051 Fri, 16 May 2014 07:52:19 +0000 Ornella 1253051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>MsMaven</b> :: sounds like beautiful base for the column of colour :-)</p> <p></p> <p><b>Mo</b> :: that IS one&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;match.&nbsp;And with that beautiful dress of all things.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p><b>ambergreen</b> :: what a great story.&nbsp;I love your matching items. My items are not exact match either, but they working the same mysterious way as yours.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet</b>&nbsp;:: cross-continetal match! The ring is amazing. I agree that these happy accidents may be a result of sticking to certain colour palette. That probably explains why it happened to me too.</p> <p></p> <p><b>deb</b> :: firstly, you look divine in the colour. What a wonderful surprise to find yourself with the accidental two-piece-dress on top of scoring two beautiful separates.</p> <p></p> <p><b>DayVies</b> :: I think I remember those tops and skirts very well.</p> <p></p> <p><b>Adelfa</b> :: the lace skirt sounds lovely. I can clearly picture its texture and clear lines juxtaposed against soft fluid tee - you must post that sometimes, please? And the dress suit is another perfect score.</p> <p></p> <p><b>lyn</b> :: super cute.</p> <p></p> <p><b>rae</b> :: This is too fun! Do you wear them together?</p> <p></p> <p><b>bella</b> :: it will be interesting to know whether you’ll pay more attention to it now or buy things you’re on the fence about, after you’ve realised there is a likely explanation to the past matches.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253047 Fri, 16 May 2014 07:26:07 +0000 bella 1253047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had this happen to me quite a few times as well. I never thought about it but I guess what Janet said has some truth to it. I, too, tend to stick to a limited and consistent&nbsp;color palette.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253019 Fri, 16 May 2014 05:27:47 +0000 rae 1253019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Vince Camuto pendant and a cheapie flea market bangle!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1253005 Fri, 16 May 2014 04:57:06 +0000 lyn* 1253005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stripey top and floral skirt! One of my favourite combos :)</p> <p>#1) New version<br />#2) Old version </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252946 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:22:53 +0000 Adelfa 1252946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore one today! My ink blue&nbsp;lace pencil skirt from AT&nbsp;and the same color rayon fluid tee from Mango. Love these together.</p> <p>Oddly I also have matches in a very similar color, navy. I have a Lauren sheath dress and a Gap blazer. When I wear them together people think I'm wearing a suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252936 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:16:14 +0000 Day Vies 1252936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss this? Love the dots and stripes. </p> <p>I have had the matching happen numerous times. Off the top of my head I think of some long sleeved black layering tees I bought (three at a time) paired with a black skirt I purchased 5 or 6 years ago. I just started wearing them together this past fall as the column of color with fun jackets and cardis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252667 Thu, 15 May 2014 21:47:16 +0000 deb 1252667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My two piece dress that I plan on wearing to my nephews wedding. I posted about it <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-piece-dress-and-new-shoes" rel="nofollow">here</a> asking for shoe help. The top is from Banana Republic and I purchased it in March. The skirt is from NAS 2013. The match is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252649 Thu, 15 May 2014 21:32:12 +0000 Janet 1252649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one today! I bought the ring in Chile, and picked up this top at Marshalls just a couple of weeks ago. I thought the resemblance was pretty cool.</p> <p>I actually have this happen a lot. I guess because I'm strongly attracted to a pretty consistent color palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252646 Thu, 15 May 2014 21:30:14 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1252646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a pretty wild one happen this year. I've had the shoes pictured since at least 2009, and to fill out an order I picked up the tee this January (intended of course for summer wear). They even both have pairs of studs on them (the ones on the shirt are actually silvertone). The shoes aren't *quite* as washed-out IRL as in the pic.</p> <p>This was a total accident. I had completely forgotten I had these shoes...it sure wasn't summer when I bought the shirt. I have nothing else that remotely echoes either item.</p> <p>It's not as exact as other matchies, perhaps, but still... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252629 Thu, 15 May 2014 20:58:39 +0000 Mo 1252629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My berry suede slingbacks and my swirl print DVF wrap dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252624 Thu, 15 May 2014 20:44:29 +0000 MsMaven 1252624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had this happen a few times, but I will have to search my memory and look at old photos. I do remember an off red skirt and a silk top bought at different times and places--together they made pretty outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whats-your-accidental-match#post-1252595 Thu, 15 May 2014 19:52:55 +0000 Ornella 1252595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's accidental citron suit from <i><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/05/15/welcoming-summer-in-citron-and-light-blue/">today's blog post</a></i>&nbsp;inspired me to ask if you have something that matches perfectly although the items have been bought separately and the first one&nbsp;was not even considered when the second one was bought.</p> <p>The first&nbsp;accidental match I remembered were my scarf and old tee shirt, both in shades of red and navy. When I figured out that they matched, I've been wearing them together most of the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Archive photo from last winter.)</p> <p>Your turn. </p>